| Birth Day | January 26, 1974 |
| Birth Place | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Age | 50 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Shannon Hale, a well-known young adult author based in Utah, has made quite a name for herself in the literary world. With her captivating and imaginative storytelling, she has amassed a substantial net worth, currently estimated to be around $13 million as of 2024. Hale's knack for engaging young readers with her renowned works has proven to be a lucrative venture. Her novels, encompassing various genres such as fantasy and romance, have resonated with readers of all ages, gaining her a devoted fan base globally. With her continued success and undeniable talent, Shannon Hale is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the literary realm.
Mormon author who won the prestigious Newbery Honor for her young adult fantasy book, Princess Academy (2005). Seven years later in 2012, she released the book's sequel, Palace of Stone.
She graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in English and, after pursuing an acting career for a time, received her graduate degree in Creative Writing from the University of Montana.
She was raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and remained in the faith during her adulthood years, writing both books for children and for adults.
She and her husband, Dean Hale, wrote two graphic novels together and became parents to four children: Max, Magnolia, Dinah and Wren.
She and fellow author Lois Lowry both received the Josette Frank Award for their works of children's literature.
